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BBQ Recipes

From kebabs, burgers and marinades to side salads and desserts, our collection of barbecue recipes includes everything you need for a sizzling summer feast. With easy-to-follow recipes and creative twists on the classics, use our guide to the best barbecue recipes to help you enjoy succulent grilled meat, fish and veg, and complement your spread with fresh and vibrant sides and desserts. Summer starts here.

Vegetarian Sizzlers


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Gone are the days where vegetarian barbecues meant boring bean burgers and veggie sausages. Now it's all about vegetables charred to achieve maximum flavour, punchy marinades and dressings, and plenty of griddled halloumi.

Side salads


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Complement your mains with a variety of easy summer BBQ salads, from potato salad to pasta salad and plenty of leafy green salads too. These colourful, produce-packed recipes are the ultimate side dishes to serve at any barbecue.

Chicken


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From thighs to whole-roasted chicken, these inventive barbecue chicken recipes get the most out of this versatile ingredient. Enjoy juicy grilled chicken breasts, BBQ chicken wings, and flavourful chicken skewers. And why not add a kick with piri piri sauce, for everyone's favourite grilled chicken dish.

From ribs to chops, these tender griddled pork recipes are not to be missed. Enjoy the smoky flavours of BBQ sticky ribs, pulled pork, and pork chops and discover the best ways to grill pork on the barbecue.

Browse our pick of the best barbecue lamb recipes including BBQ lamb chops and tender lamb souvlaki. Elevate your grilling with our special marinades for lamb, ensuring rich, flavourful meat.

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